Testimonials

Jon and Donna go above and beyond anyone that I know in the industry. They not only provide an exceptional expertise in the knowledge of the industry and investment of purchasing your home, but also in the process of closing on your home. From start to close they are right by your side.

Meyerman20

I worked with the Birschbachs as a buyer and seller. They were WONDERFUL to work with…always followed through, super helpful and kept me informed of everything needed for my house sale and condo purchase. I would HIGHLY recommend!! They’ll even clean for you if there’s a last minute showing needed, etc…they just go above and beyond.

Karen and Mark

My husband and I first dealt with Jon when we went to look at a condo he had listed on realtor.com. While it didn’t work out with that particular property, we quickly decided to have Jon represent us as our realtor as we continued looking for a new home. Not only was he very knowledgeable and helpful, he was very personable and easy to get along with. Any questions we had were answered quickly and efficiently. The property we finally settled on was a short sale. There were a few ups and downs, a…

Beth D.

We worked with Jon over the past year trying to find the perfect home. We grew up in Middleton and wanted to continue living here. We were very impressed by how much information Jon had about the area that we didn’t know.
As first time home buyers we knew what we wanted aesthetically but there were a lot of things we had no idea about that are inside the walls. We ended up looking for 6 months before deciding on building. Jon was with us every step of the way and would listen to us when we we…

Nathan & Aubrey

Donna sold our condo in less than one month and for nearly a full price offer. She was always available to answer questions and provided sound advice. I would strongly recommend the Birschbach Team to anyone interested in listing their condo or home.

Jaunty91

We are currently looking for a home and Donna has been great so far! She has shown us umpteen houses (we are picky) and she keeps plugging away. Hopefully we find one soon, but if we can continue working with her, it’s fine if it takes longer!!

Mary Elizabeth

Donna helped us buy a home……From the moment we met Donna at the open house to signing the final closing document, she was amazing to work with. When there were questions or concerns, responses were received in very short order, if not immediately. Her referrals for services such as painters were a big help too.
I wish all REALTORS were this responsive to their clients. Donna is a model for what all REALTORS should aspire to be!

Kevin & Jennifer

Donna is AMAZING! She helped my husband I not only find the perfect house, but she listened and considered all of our questions and desires to find houses that were exactly what we were looking for. She was honest and forward with her help and opinions when we asked, yet she was respectful in preserving the criteria for our dream home. Closing was a breeze, and she was always available when we needed her. Thanks so much…I can’t imagine a better experience with such an important thing!!!!!

Beth Botsford

Jon and Donna helped me sell my home in poor economic times and also helped me find a buyer in the winter time, which can be difficult. They were always looking out for my best interests and protected me from a buyer that had some unreasonable demands. They were always available and took the time to understand my situation and present me with options, They were always professional and yet personal at the same time. I will look to them again if I purchase another home and have already recommended…

Bear859

Donna and Jon were terrific in every way in our purchase of an 83 acre farm property near Madison. Attentive to detail, identified properties that met our criteria, invested the time and effort that resulted in a great acquisition.

Dave & Jamie Baker

The village of Shorewood Hills

The Village is a full-service municipality. Police, Public Works, Water/Sewer Utilities, and Administration are all provided by the Village. Shorewood Hills contracts with the City of Madison for our Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Service. You can expect to receive a very high level of personalized service, over and beyond what you have probably experienced elsewhere. In addition, we provide services efficiently, as indicated by Shorewood Hills’ tax rate which is the lowest of any city or village in Dane County.

The Village of Shorewood Hills stands along the shores of Lake Mendota and adjacent to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The land on which the Village stands has had a long history. The vegetation was originally prairie and oak forest. Native Americans found the lake a good source of food and camped along its shores. White settlers came to the area when Madison was chosen as the capital of Wisconsin Territory in 1836. By the 1850s, much of what is now Shorewood Hills had been cleared for agriculture. As the City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin grew they expanded west and the area gradually urbanized. The Village of Shorewood Hills was founded in 1927 and remains a quiet enclave within the greater Madison area.

Hundreds of years ago long-lost Native Americans came to this area and lived along the shores of Lake Mendota. As part of their culture, they constructed mounds in the shapes of animals and birds (effigy mounds), some of which still exist. The ones that are now part of the Blackhawk Country Club have been preserved and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The most famous effigy mound on the country club is the goose mound, which is one of the largest mounds in the state. It occupies a commanding site overlooking Lake Mendota.

The Village of Shorewood Hills is noted for its distinctive and varied architecture. A number of houses follow the Prairie School of architecture, of which Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan were the most noted exponents. Several noted local architects also designed houses in the Village, including Frank Riley, John Flad, William Kaeser, Beatty and Strang, and Edward Tough. Because the Village developed slowly over a long period of time, its streets show a wide diversity of architectural types. English tudor, Prairie style, International style, and Moderne style houses can be found side by side, or adjacent to houses of vernacular architecture.

University of Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the largest and best-known universities in the United States. Part of the west campus area is within the corporate limits of the Village of Shorewood Hills. This includes all of the Waisman Center and about half of the University Hospital and Clinics. The Emergency Entrance for University Hospital is in the Village, as is an associated facility, the Veterans Administration Hospital.

Shorewood Hills School

Since 1962 the Shorewood Hills Elementary School has been part of the Madison Metropolitan School District. It receives pupils not only from the Village but from the University Houses and Eagle Heights Apartments. The residents of these university housing facilities come from all over the world and because of this, the school has an exceedingly diverse student body. Village children gain greatly from the opportunity to associated with children from such countries as Korea, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, Chile, Norway, Iceland, Germany, Nigeria, and other countries from around the world.

Shorewood Hills Pool

The Shorewood Hills Swimming Pool is an integral part of the Village. It is located in the Post Farm Park, an eight-acre farm remnant in the east part of the Village. The facility is a 50-meter swimming pool that provides outstanding accommodations for both recreational and competitive swimming. Among the activities provided at the pool are swimming lessons, swimming and diving competition, water ballet, water aerobics, and water basketball. In addition to residents, the pool is open to non-residents on a membership basis. Because of the pool’s popularity, there is a substantial waiting list to join. The second floor of the pool building constitutes a Community Center, where various Village groups hold functions. The Community Center and pool are also available for private party rentals on a limited basis.